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Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica Gleaner
- ‘A move in the right direction’by Kimone Francis/Senior Staff Reporter on November 21, 2024 at 5:14 am
Metry Seaga, president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), is dismissing assertions that the Holness administration’s policy shift towards economic growth is aimed at wooing uptown votes, asserting instead that it is the only way...
- Shattered livesby Andre Williams/Staff Reporter on November 21, 2024 at 5:13 am
Principals at two Corporate Area institutions are seeking to navigate a period of mourning while safeguarding against a school-on-school clash in the aftermath of the fatal stabbing of an 11-year-old boy on Tuesday. The deceased, Amari Coley, of...
- US$18k stalemateby Barbara Gayle/Gleaner Writer on November 21, 2024 at 5:12 am
An unusual situation has surfaced in a civil case in the Supreme Court in which Justice Leighton Pusey has indicated that he plans to strike out the claimant’s and the defendant’s statements of case on the basis that they do not disclose any...
- Media veteran Arthur Hall bats for mental health of young journalistsby Asha Wilks/Gleaner Writer on November 21, 2024 at 5:11 am
To prevent young journalists from being compelled to leave the profession in search of better mental health, media managers have been urged to start focussing on the psychological effects that reporting on crime and other dangerous situations, like...
- Hand, foot and mouth disease detected in Hanoverby Bryan Miller/Gleaner Writer on November 21, 2024 at 5:11 am
Western Bureau: While not providing any supporting data, the Hanover Health Department (HHD) says it has uncovered several cases of the common childhood illness hand, foot, and mouth (HFM) disease in the parish and is now taking steps to address...
- Montego Bay’s Noella Brown shines as regional humanities starby Janet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer on November 21, 2024 at 5:08 am
WESTERN BUREAU: An extraordinary student from Montego Bay Community College has made history by earning the prestigious Caribbean Award for Humanities in the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC’s) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)...
- POLICY PIVOTby Jovan Johnson/Senior Staff Reporter on November 20, 2024 at 5:12 am
Consideration for the removal of taxes on tips and an efficiency committee headline the Holness administration’s pivot towards boosting economic growth, setting the stage for a potential policy showdown with the Opposition ahead of a general...
- Worker awarded $3.5m, reinstated after unfair dismissal rulingby Tanesha Mundle/Staff Reporter on November 20, 2024 at 5:11 am
A UC Rusal employee wrongfully fired two years ago, despite being cleared of intentionally taking scrap metal from his employer, has been awarded $3.5 million and will be reinstated after the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) ruled his dismissal...
- Hotel workers return to work after salary top-upby Adrian Frater/Gleaner Writer on November 20, 2024 at 5:11 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Workers at Excellence Oyster Bay in Trelawny returned to work yesterday after the hotel’s management agree to more favourable working conditions and better remuneration. The staff walked off the job on Monday morning, demanding...
- 11-y-o Ajanae to undergo high-risk scoliosis surgery todayby Kimone Francis/Senior Staff Reporter on November 20, 2024 at 5:10 am
Ajanae Parchment, the 11-year-old whose scoliosis surgery was cancelled last month due to issues at the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC), will undergo the procedure today. The surgery, which doctors have indicated is high risk, is scheduled...
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Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica Information Service The Voice of Jamaica
- PHOTOS: MIYA Water Representatives Call on Minister Samudaby Astha Prendergast on November 20, 2024 at 8:38 pm
- HEART/NSTA Trust Places TVET at Forefrontby Astha Prendergast on November 20, 2024 at 8:27 pm
The HEART/NSTA Trust has implemented a forward-thinking digital transformation strategy, dubbed ‘Digital First’, placing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the forefront of Jamaica’s educational and economic growth initiatives. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November […]
- JBDC to Launch Cosmeceutical Incubator Next Yearby Astha Prendergast on November 20, 2024 at 8:10 pm
Come next year, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will launch a cosmeceutical incubator to cater to the rapidly growing market for body and spa products, essential oils, and other wellness-related goods. The facility’s establishment will be supported by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and the World Bank. Acting Chief […]
- PM Announces New Policy for Transitioning Jamaica to Inclusive Growthby Astha Prendergast on November 20, 2024 at 3:31 pm
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at transitioning Jamaica towards robust and inclusive economic growth. This announcement was made in a landmark address titled: ‘The Next Chapter: Pivot to Inclusive Growth’, which was delivered at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (November […]
- PHOTOS: Crown Prince of Norway Tours Mobile Justice Unitby Astha Prendergast on November 20, 2024 at 1:23 pm
- Minister Urges Greater Advocacy for Stronger Regulations on Antibiotics Useby Astha Prendergast on November 20, 2024 at 1:12 pm
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging greater advocacy for stronger regulations on antibiotics use in humans and animals, to curb the rise in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to […]
- Minister Hill Encourages Jamaican Men to Build Strong Familiesby Astha Prendergast on November 20, 2024 at 1:02 pm
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging men to continue improving their involvement with their families. Speaking during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat with selected young male Micro Small and Medium Sized-Enterprise (MSME) owners at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday […]
- Crown Prince of Norway Says Solar Water Harvesting System in Clarendon Should Be Replicatedby Astha Prendergast on November 19, 2024 at 8:23 pm
The state-of-the-art solar water harvesting system in Pleasant Valley, Thompson Town, Clarendon, has been hailed by His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, as a successful venture that should be replicated. The system provides potable water for more than 1,500 residents, and was established through a multi-agency partnership. Leading […]
- Occupational Safety and Health Bill a Priority – Minister Charles Jr.by Astha Prendergast on November 19, 2024 at 8:20 pm
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill remains a priority of the Government. “We are driving that legislation this year, and we are going to be on the road all over the country moving that agenda to make sure that whether it is a
- HSRA to Begin First Capacity Building Programme in St. Luciaby Astha Prendergast on November 19, 2024 at 8:19 pm
The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) will commence its first capacity building programme in St. Lucia in January 2025, as part of its mission to strengthen safety systems and foster collaboration across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday (November 18), […]
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Jamaica Star
Jamaica Star
- Education minister concerned about 'tragic and alarming' violent incidents involving studentson November 20, 2024 at 10:04 pm
The Ministry of Education and Youth is expressing sorrow over the tragic stabbing death of a grade seven student from Denham Town High School in Kingston on Tuesday.
- Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeralby (AP) - on November 20, 2024 at 8:42 pm
LONDON (AP) — The former members of One Direction reunited Wednesday for the funeral of bandmate Liam Payne.
- Minor earthquake felt in St Mary and St Andrewon November 20, 2024 at 5:54 pm
A very minor earthquake of preliminary magnitude 2.9 was felt in St Mary on Wednesday morning, the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, has said.
- Four Hanover men lose murder appealby BARBARA GAYLE - STAR Writer on November 20, 2024 at 4:57 pm
Four men who were convicted for fatally stabbing 18-year-old Jovine Jones of Claremont, Hanover, 42 times on October 9, 2009 and dumping his body beside a river have lost their appeal to have their murder convictions overturned.
- Gun seized in Lawrence Tavern, man arrestedby Rasbert Turner - STAR Writer on November 20, 2024 at 4:09 pm
A St Andrew man is in police custody in connection with the seizure of an illegal gun in the parish on Wednesday afternoon.
- Eleven-year-old schoolboy stabbed to death with a combby Andre Williams - Staff Reporter on November 20, 2024 at 3:42 pm
The Kingston Western police are probing the fatal stabbing of a 11-year-old boy on Tuesday evening in downtown Kingston. He has since been identified as Amari Coley.
- Businessman fatally shot in Portmoreby Rasbert Turner - STAR Writer on November 20, 2024 at 3:32 pm
Police attached to the St Catherine South division are looking for those responsible for the fatal shooting of a businessman in Braeton, Portmore on Tuesday. Dead is Joseph Lewis 62, of Greater Portmore in St Catherine.
- Teen enrolled in skills training as probationon November 20, 2024 at 10:01 am
An 18-year-old was admitted to a three-year skills training and reading programme as probation after being charged with robbery with aggravation. The teen, who has not graduated high school, was sentenced for an incident that occurred on November...
- Woman spends $2.3 million mistakenly sent to her accountby TIFFANY PRYCE - STAR Writer on November 20, 2024 at 10:01 am
A former employee at credit union has been given until December 20 to repay her former employer approximately $2.3 million which she allegedly spent after it was accidentally transferred to her account. The 39-year-old woman pleaded guilty to...
- Plaintiff seeks big bucks for alleged assaulton November 20, 2024 at 10:01 am
A Corporate Area judge on Tuesday refused to entertain a request by a woman to be paid US$2,600 (approximately J$410,566) in compensation by a security guard who allegedly intentionally closed an automatic gate on her, causing injury. The court...
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